Description :
Job Title: Solution Manager
Job Category: IT Operations
Product: (Not Product Specific)
Date Posted: 05/10/2008
Job Code: 230650
Location: WA - Redmond
Travel Required:
This Job is eligible for the following work arrangements :Flex Time
E&D Finance Systems and Processes Solutions Manager
The Entertainment and Devices Systems team is looking for a passionate, high energy individual for the position of Finance Systems and Processes Solution Manager. As part of the E&D Solutions Management team, this role will be responsible for developing and implementing the "next generation" of financial systems, tools, and processes that supports the Entertainment & Devices (E&D) division's end-to-end Supply Chain activities. This requires depth of knowledge and experience in cost forecasting, accounting, and analysis supporting Supply Chain activities, i.e., sourcing, manufacturing, finished product logistics and distribution, and experience in system implementations and enterprise solutions.
As a Finance Solutions Manager, the right candidate should enjoy both IT Systems and Finance and be drawn to the excitement of rapid changes related to emerging business strategies and employing technology to meet business goals. You will be an integral part of a team of professionals owning the design and delivery of financial processes and systems for E&D representing Xbox, Zune, and PC Hardware. The Senior Solutions Manager provides a unique flexible career path opportunity to advance within the E&D Systems organization or to move into the E&D Finance team. The skills and experience gained from this role will enable the Finance Solutions Manager for success in either career path.
Core job responsibilities:
Partner with key business stakeholders and business user teams to provide trusted advisor thought leadership in defining business architecture and business process, identifying systems investment options, drive collaboration and consensus and accomplish process and systems development around the globe.
Review business and systems practices and processes, creating partnerships with both business clients & Program Management peers to drive alignment of business strategy, business processes and supporting solutions
Elicit and articulate requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, storyboards, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, event lists, business analysis, competitive product analysis, task and workflow analysis, and/or viewpoints
Document requirements clearly, concisely, comprehensively to appeal to development teams and to business stakeholders who must review and approve.
Develop and deliver on a global vision, strategy and future state architecture for the systems solutions.
Develop and present solution proposals & recommendations, including analysis of options, justifications, and tradeoffs
Partner with peers and business managers ensuring alignment with global Systems technology roadmap and architectures.
Ensure final solution delivery meets the critical business needs of the sponsor
Qualifications:
8+ years experience in Supply Chain financial management and accounting, preferably in high tech/electronics manufacturing and distribution.
Solution Management experience developing and implementing process and system infrastructure in Supply Chain.
Experience with structured implementation methodologies and process improvement techniques such as Lean and Six Sigma, and experience in a functional or business consulting role driving business strategy, architecture and process re-engineering.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills including facilitation leadership and presentation development
Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships across groups and all management levels
Ability to excel in ambiguous business situations by adapting plans and approach
Analytical and organizational skills. Sound problem resolution, negotiation, judgment and decision-making skills
Solid Microsoft centric IT skills: Visio, Project, Outlook, Word and advanced Excel
BA or BS degree in Finance and/or Accounting, or related field. Graduate professional degree preferred